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3 people shot in Syracuse, police say; all expected to survive
Syracuse, N.Y. — Three people were shot Sunday evening on Syracuse’s Near West Side, police said. The shooting was reported at about 8 p.m. on Stone Court in the Syracuse Housing Authority’s James Geddes complex. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Man With History Of Stalking & Harassing Young Girls Seen In Central New York
An urgent warning after a man with a history of stalking was seen harassing a number of underage girls in Central New York. Kayleigh Burgess, the assistant manager from the Planet Fitness in Rome said a guy was harassing her and numerous other girls at the gym. "He told me I caught his attention because of my birth year on my necklace which makes me 26 years younger than him."
Man, teen injured in shooting on Syracuse’s West Side, police say
Syracuse, N.Y. — Two people were shot on Syracuse’s West Side Saturday evening, police said. Both are expected to survive, police said in a news release. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Update: missing Syracuse teen found, police say
Update as of 8 a.m. Saturday: Yasmeen has been found and is doing well, police said. Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse police are searching for a 16-year-old girl last seen Thursday night. Yasmeen Aldwas was reported missing after she was seen leaving her home around 8:30 p.m. in the 100...
New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
Man Shot on I-690 Eastbound, Police Seek Information
(WNY News Now) – Syracuse – A shocking incident on I-690 Eastbound leaves a man injured as Syracuse Police intensify their investigation. On Tuesday, July 16th, at approximately 6:52 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired on I-690 Eastbound, near the Teall Avenue exit. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple bullet casings at the scene and located an adult male in his 20s suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his arm.
Three reported Syracuse shootings in less than 24 hours
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Saturday, July 20th, around 6:30 p.m. Syracuse Police Officers were called to the 100 block of Daisy Street in response to a ShotSpotter activation for multiple rounds. When police arrived, officers found a 20-year-old male, who was the victim of apparent gunshot wounds to...
Shooting injures teen on Near West Side of Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A 17-year-old boy was injured Saturday after he was shot on the Near West Side of Syracuse, police said. Around 9:47 p.m., police responded to Upstate University Hospital at 750 East Adams Street for a report of a boy who arrived with a gunshot wound to his left hand, according to a new release Sunday from the Syracuse Police Department.
New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
Retired grandmother saves neighbors from house fire on Fitch Street in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A fire broke out on the two-hundred block of Fitch Street around 10:00 A.M. The Syracuse Fire Department was alerted to two occupants inside the house as they arrived on the scene, but thanks to one alert neighbor and firefighters, those two occupants are safe. Even...
Two shots fired incidents in Syracuse's Southside 4 hours apart, one injured
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two shots fired incidents in Syracuse's Southside occurred within four hours of each other on Friday. At around 1:12 a.m., Syracuse Police reports officers responded to the 2600 block of Midland Avenue for a shots fired call. Officers located several casings at the scene. There were no injuries reported.
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
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